Do not understand Chess960 rating.

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a555b666

My brother and I are both playing our first Chess960 game (as opponents in same game).

His regular rating is about 100 point higher than mine.

Despite this, Chess.com gave him an initial Chess960 rating of 400, and me 800.

Why is his initial Chess960 rating lower than mine, when his regular rating is higher?

TheBearWithACamera

Chess 960 it’s a trash
Martin_Stahl
a555b666 wrote:

My brother and I are both playing our first Chess960 game (as opponents in same game).

His regular rating is about 100 point higher than mine.

Despite this, Chess.com gave him an initial Chess960 rating of 400, and me 800.

Why is his initial Chess960 rating lower than mine, when his regular rating is higher?

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